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Potato wedges vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato wedges and Alfalfa seeds

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Alfalfa seeds are richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Potato wedges' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 24% higher.
  • Potato wedges have 26 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Alfalfa seeds. While Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Alfalfa seeds have only 0.056g.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Potassium +398.7%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +148.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Potassium +398.7%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +148.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +929.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 1% 0% 28% 19% 30% 10% 34% 8% 27% 0% 77%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +929.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +218.8%
Contains more Carbs +1114.3%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Water +35.9%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Fats +218.8%
Contains more Carbs +1114.3%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Water +35.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2491.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +301%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2491.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +301%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato wedges Alfalfa seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 0.2g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 2.2g 0.69g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 2.1g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 23kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.3g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 2g 1.9g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 32mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.7mg 0.96mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 87mg 70mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 79mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.37mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 155IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 11.2mg 8.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.076mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.481mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.034mg Potato wedges
Folate 36µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Threonine 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Valine 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.069g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.056g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges Alfalfa seeds
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Potato wedges
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.481g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/nutrients
  2. Alfalfa seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168384/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.